MOUNT MAUDE: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Mount Maude is a little-known mountain close to Lake Hawea. Why isn’t it well known? My take is that it’s not an official DOC track given it’s on private land. And most people are going to do hike Roys Peak as a priority. So yes, the Mount Maude...

DIAMOND LAKE & ROCKY MOUNTAIN WALKS (WANAKA)

In the Diamond Lake Conservation Area are the Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain Walks. There are a few different ways you can explore parts or all of the walking tracks, but I like the 7.5km loop I did on my most recent visit. This post will give you everything you need...

AMIGOS WANAKA | YAY MEXICAN FOOD

Mexican in Wanaka? There’s a couple of great options, but if you’re looking for your classic Mexican restaurant experience, head to Amigos…check out the view. Amigos is fun! They have five locations, but so far I’ve only been to the Amigos...

MILFORD TRACK GUIDE: Q & A STYLE

Despite there being so much information about the Milford Track, you likely have a few lingering questions you’d like clarity on. Knowing the toilet situation before going into the wilderness is better than the unknown yea? This post is a questions and answers...

HOW TO GET TO CHRISTCHURCH FROM QUEENSTOWN

This post is about how to get to Christchurch from Queenstown. What is the most popular way to get from Queenstown to Christchurch? Driving/renting your own car/campervan. If you’re looking for a cheap campervan rental, you can sometimes find good last minute...

QUEENSTOWN HOSTELS: WHERE TO STAY

If you’re looking for a Queenstown Hostel to stay in, there are many options to choose from. But what are the best hostels in Queenstown you ask? You can see this answer coming…it depends. If you were to choose based on the ratings at Booking.com,...